Best Certificate Programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology by ROI
Every Certificate major at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$99,215
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,928
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$142,034 | $50,413 | $16,928 | $6,887 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$103,252 | $48,819 | $16,928 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$66,297 | $40,038 | $16,928 | $7,503 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$107,519 | $37,846 | $16,928 | $5,564 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$174,394 | $35,521 | $16,928 | $20,657 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$492,368 | $18,228 | $16,928 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.